ROBERTS, Andrew Lawrence. The Politics of Constitutional Amendment in Eastern Europe. Constitutional Political Economy. Springer, 2009, Volume 20, Issue 2, p. 99-117. ISSN 1043-4062.
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Original name The Politics of Constitutional Amendment in Eastern Europe
Authors ROBERTS, Andrew Lawrence.
Edition Constitutional Political Economy, Springer, 2009, 1043-4062.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 50601 Political science
Country of publisher United States of America
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
Organization unit Faculty of Social Studies
Keywords in English Constitution; Constitutional amendment; Democracy; Democratic transition
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Abstract
This paper analyzes the causes and consequences of constitutional amendments in Eastern Europe. Its results challenge the conventional wisdom that constitutional change is a consequence of institutions and that major changes will increase executive powers and limit rights. It finds that the political and social context rather than institutions is the main cause of amendments. These amendments moreover tend to reduce the power of executives and strengthen guarantees of human rights. The paper attributes these results to the particular circumstances of the postcommunist transition.
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